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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II

Portability
76
Imaging
67
Features
79
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T2 front
 
Fujifilm X-T30 II front
Portability
82
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 507g - 133 x 92 x 49mm
  • Revealed July 2016
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-T1
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-T3
Fujifilm X-T30 II
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Revealed September 2021
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-T30
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II Overview

Below, we are looking at the Fujifilm X-T2 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are offered by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T2 was brought out 6 years earlier than the Fujifilm X-T30 II which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm X-T2 grades versus the Fujifilm X-T30 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T2 over the Fujifilm X-T30 II

 Fujifilm X-T2 Fujifilm X-T30 II 
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 II over the Fujifilm X-T2

 Fujifilm X-T30 II Fujifilm X-T2 
RevealedSeptember 2021July 2016Newer by 62 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T2 and Fujifilm X-T30 II

 Fujifilm X-T2 Fujifilm X-T30 II 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display resolution1040k1040kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T2 comes with physical measurements of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-T30 II has dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-T2 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 vs the Fujifilm X-T30 II.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T2 and Fujifilm X-T30 II is 76 and 82 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T2 and Fujifilm X-T30 II.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm X-T30 II to offer you more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-T2 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm X-T30 II Portrait photography factors
80
has manual focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
83
focusing manually
megapixel count amazing (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Street photography advice
Fujifilm X-T30 II Street photography advice
75
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
79
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
includes focus via touch
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Sports photography advice
Fujifilm X-T30 II Sports photography advice
72
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (340 CIPA)
79
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
max fps high (30.0 frames/s)
megapixel count amazing (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
great battery (380 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Travel photography camera
63
environment proofing
decent megapixels (24MP)
terrible battery (340 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
80
great battery (380 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
includes focus via touch
megapixel count amazing (26MP)
has built in flash
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Landscape photography details
Fujifilm X-T30 II Landscape photography details
75
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (340 shots)
81
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3")
megapixel count amazing (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW formats
great battery (380 shots)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Vlogging details
Fujifilm X-T30 II Vlogging details
33
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic jack
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
36
has touchscreen
has face detect focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has mic support
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T2 and Fujifilm X-T30 II
 Fujifilm X-T2Fujifilm X-T30 II
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm X-T2 Fujifilm X-T30 II
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2016-07-07 2021-09-02
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X-Processor Pro2 -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 26 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 6240 x 4160
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 51200
Lowest native ISO 200 160
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO 100 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 325 425
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Total lenses 54 62
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.62x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 900 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 14.0 frames per second 30.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 507 gr (1.12 lbs) 383 gr (0.84 lbs)
Dimensions 133 x 92 x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 pictures 380 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS II SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Card slots Dual 1
Retail price $1,600 $900